Lobbying group opposes home sprinkler mandate

Updated 8:45 pm, Monday, February 11, 2013

ALBANY — A lobbying group for home builders announced its opposition Monday to a proposal that would require fire sprinkler systems in new one- and two-family homes.

The state Code Council will consider the requirement when it meets Wednesday to update the state's residential building code. The sprinkler mandate is part of a 2009 change to the international building code.